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My name is Melissa and I am so passionate about creating genuine, joyful & romantic images for all of my Lux Light Brides in the Traverse City and northern Michigan! The 3 loves of my life and my better half, Cory & my two pups!

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When Carmen (Crystal Mountain’s wedding coordinator) and I started putting our heads together to envision this wedding editorial shoot, we were equal parts excited and anxious!! But only because we had so many ideas and so much inspiration, it was hard to choose our favorites! But when you have an amazing vendor team who helped […]

From the moment that I walked in the door to Michelle and Jake’s wedding, I was immediately enveloped in what I can only describe as the best. day. ever!!!!! Seriously! I had never met Michelle before in person…but I was greeted by the biggest smile, a huge hug, and so many wonderful friends and family […]

A week before Dorothy and Eric’s springtime wedding at Castle Farms in northern Michigan, we got doused with about 2 feet of unexpected snow, hail, and winds that blanketed our emerging leaves and grass with enough of this “frozen goodness” to delay spring by a good few weeks. Fast forward seven days and we – […]

There is something special about Northern Michigan. Lush greenery in spring and summer, spectacular foliage in Autumn and magical winter wonderlands. There is not a better backdrop in the Traverse City area for hosting a couture wedding. If budget is not a major consideration, go for all the dazzle and glitz you can. Toot all […]

There are so many highlights when you are a wedding photographer…but one of my favorites (and truly a blessing) is being published in a wedding blog or magazine….and when that blog is Wedding Day Magazine, you do a serious happy dance and celebrate with all of the donuts and chips (if you’re anything like me, […]

This blog post is one of the hardest to write, but at the same time, so much fun!!! I mean, how in the world am I supposed to pick my top favorite images from an entire year of amazing, luxurious weddings??!! I am so blessed and grateful to have the most amazing Lux Light brides […]

I have been awaiting Sarah & Brian’s rustic themed wedding out on Mackinac Island for a really long time!! We had met over a year before and discussed, how they wanted a memorable destination wedding for themselves, and for the guests that traveled so far to be with them, on their special day. So of […]

One of our favorite reasons why we love our Lux Light Brides, here at Lux Light Photography, is because they are fearless! No glam is ever too much, and they continue to amazing me with your luxurious reception decor, stunning wedding venues, and beyond beautiful bridesmaid selections that all come together for amazing plethora of […]

Most people don’t remember the exact day, the very minute, that instant where they met their soul mate. But Jordan and Taylor know. It was July 11th 2015 when their eyes met, their smiles exponentially grew, Jordan’s eyes glowed, that magic happened!! Since that glowing summer day, these two have been inseparable so I knew, […]

Glamour. Vivacious. Trendy. Those 3 words instantly pop into my head when looking back and describing the beautiful wedding photography from one of my favorite northern Michigan bride’s, Katie & Chris! Seriously you guys, Katie is a mastermind when designing her own wedding, and the killer reception tent, adorned with hundreds of flowers, succulents, ribbon, […]

I am so excited to highlight this couple because truly, they are the definition of the perfect wedding. Michelle and Kirk’s wedding day started off in pouring day, but you would never guess it from their cool demeanor, their extra smiles, and the romantic way that they interacted with each other all day. Michelle’s choice […]

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